GB orders probe as sewage dumping claim in Attabad Lake sparks outrage
Travel vlogger George Buckley alleges well-known resort in Hunza discharging sewage directly into lake
June 17, 2025
A video by foreign travel vlogger George Buckley has gone viral, in which he claims that a well-known resort in Hunza is discharging sewage directly into Attabad Lake.
Travel vlogger George Buckley, in a post on Instagram, said locals informed him about the resort’s environmentally damaging practice.
He also pointed out the visible contrast between the clean and polluted sections of the lake.
Following the viral video, the Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) government took immediate notice and dispatched a team from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to inspect the site at Attabad Lake.
The EPA spokesperson, in a statement, said: “If the sewage discharge is confirmed, legal action will be taken against the hotel management.”
It is pertinent to note that Attabad Lake, formed in 2010 after a massive landslide in Hunza, is now a major tourist attraction. Known for its striking turquoise waters surrounded by mountains, the lake offers boating, fishing, and scenic views.
